Jean-Louis Florentz: Asmara Op.9 - Melt'An: Mixed Choir: Score

pour choeur mixte a cappella-French composer Jean-Louis Florentz (1947-2004) was a prolific student of Olivier Messiaen. Asmara composed in 1992 is an exciting addition to the choral repertoire. Florentz's music is described as having 'a strong evocative power which keeps the clarity of the French style.' Asmara named after the capital of Eritrea was commissioned by the Culture Minister and is composed for a mixed voice choir. The text is written in the native Ethiopian and a helpful pronunciation glossary is provided preceding the score. For all advanced choirs seeking to vary their repertoire Florentz'sAsmara makes for an exciting performance.